This comparison uses the same aperture (f/11) and same subject/view size (16.78”) with four different focal lengths.
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- The red line represents the width of the subject/view.
- Positions a, b, c and d represent camera positions using the four focal lengths in the table.
- Black lines represent angle of view for each focal length.
- Distance for each calculated using cad software.
- Depth of field info calculated using Photo Caddie.
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Position | Focal Length | Angle of View | Distance | Depth of Field | Front DOF | Back DOF |
a | 200mm | 8˚ | 120” | 3.87 | 1.90 | 1.96 |
b | 55mm | 28˚ 50’ | 32.64” | 3.79 | 1.79 | 2.01 |
C | 40mm | 38˚ 50’ | 23.81” | 3.83 | 1.76 | 2.07 |
D | 18mm | 76˚ | 10.74” | 3.95 | 1.62 | 2.32 |